GIS Specialist, Senior

Full Time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Overview

Plans, schedules, conducts, coordinates, and executes (if necessary) all phases of a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) project. The incumbent applies a broad knowledge of GIS packages, theory, mapping, programming, database, and principles of GIS to new applications. May supervise work assignments of lower-level GIS personnel, and/or may serve as GIS site coordinator on a small to medium-size project. Willingness to travel and/or relocate to field site is expected.

Responsibilities :

Develops detailed work plans and schedules for all phases of a GIS project. Helps to define scope of work, schedule, and procedures for project assignments.

Determines budget estimates and staffing requirements for the defined scope and schedule.

Evaluates and recommends hardware and software requirements.

Oversees collection of field data required for project and screens available data for relevance and applicability.

Designs (or oversees the design of) GIS, database, and analytical processes. May include system development (e.g., tailoring hardware, software, and data configurations to meet project needs).

Evaluates commercial GIS applications, and designs and develops difficult and complex GIS applications for internal use and client deliverables.
Produces (or oversees the production of) client deliverables in both hardcopy and digital format.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

About Parsons

Parsons is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

All across the world, at every time of day, Parsons is keeping people moving toward a brighter, safer world. For more about Parsons, please visit www.parsons.com.